Leasing procedure exclusive

It shall be unlawful for any county judge or mayor of any city or incorporated town or any person to lease or contract for the lease of any prisoner convicted of a misdemeanor, whether a violation of the laws of the state or ordinance of any municipality, except as provided in this subchapter. Acts 1939, No. 118, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 46-501. It shall be unlawful for any county judge or mayor of any city or incorporated town or any person to lease or contract for the lease of any prisoner convicted of a misdemeanor, whether a violation of the laws of the state or ordinance of any municipality, except as provided in this subchapter. Acts 1939, No. 118, § 1; A.S.A. 1947, § 46-501.